Annette Kellerman quotes

Annette Kellerman was an Australian professional swimmer, vaudeville star, and film actress, widely regarded as a pioneer of women's swimming. She famously advocated for women's right to wear practical swimwear and broke records in long-distance swimming. She inspired generations by challenging social norms and promoting fitness and health for women. Here are 3 of her quotes:

I had the endurance but not the brute strength that must be coupled with it. No woman has this combination. That's why I say none of my sex will ever accomplish that particular stunt. (Annette Kellerman)
There are two kinds of bathing suits, those that are adapted for use in the water, and those that are unfit for use except on dry land. If you are going to swim, wear a water bathing suit. But if you are merely going to play on the beach and pose for your camera friends, you may safely wear the dry land variety. View quote
Annette Kellerman
The men, who started from different points along the coast, wore no clothes, but I was compelled to put on a bathing suit. Small as it was, it chafed me. When I finished, my flesh under the arms was raw and hurt fearfully. View quote
Annette Kellerman